FAQs
Below are the answers to our clients’ frequently asked questions, which include “how far in advance do I need to book my wedding cake?” and “where can I find inspiration?” If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, please get in touch. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
How Much Do You Charge?
All custom-made cakes are priced individually. The final price varies from cake to cake depending on the complexity of the design. We are happy to work within your event budget and will provide a quotation in writing before you commit to purchase.
Can I Collect My Wedding Cake?
No. Mama Cakes deliver directly to your celebration, taking the stress away from you on the day, and ensuring the setup of our cakes and desserts is exactly as we promised it would be, leaving you to relax and enjoy your celebration.
How Do I Book?
Once you have decided to order from Mama Cakes, we will request a £50 non-returnable deposit to secure your chosen date in our diary. Unfortunately, Mama Cakes is not able to guarantee a specific date until the order has been made and the £50 deposit paid as agreed. The remaining balance is to be paid in full four weeks before the wedding/celebration.
Do You Cater To People With Allergies & Intolerances?
We can provide delicious gluten-free options for your special celebration. Whilst we work hard to create a special cake to your specific requirements, Mama Cakes must inform customers that we work in a kitchen where nuts are stored, and therefore cannot guarantee our products are ‘nut-free’.
How Do I Pay?
We accept bank transfer, cash or PayPal (we can take card payments too). When ordering, please tell us about your payment preference and we will send you all the necessary details.
I Love A Certain Type Of Flower. Can You Make It For Me Out Of Sugar For Our Cake?
Of course, we can! We just adore making sugar flowers, they are a stunning reminder of your beautiful day and, stored properly, can be admired for many years to come.
Do you make sugar figures or novelty characters?
No, We don’t.
How Far in Advance Do You Book for Weddings and Other Large Special Events?
Weddings can be booked up to two years in advance. To be confident of a booking, we recommend booking with us at least 12-18 months in advance. The wedding season typically books up very quickly and Mama Cakes is much in demand. If you have a last minute request however, we will always try to make it work for you if we can.
I Just Want a Simple Cake! How Far in Advance Should I Book My Cake?
We would always suggest that the earlier the better, however we will always try our best to accommodate last minute requests if we can.
How Should We Prepare for Our Wedding Consultation?
Start by looking at some images online – you can find plenty of options in Pinterest and Instagram – save the pictures that appeal to you. We can use these pictures to identify the styles that you like and help create your ideal wedding cake. We’ll get to know what shapes, colours and design features you’re drawn towards. We also have a lot of display cakes in our studio, so you can get an idea of what it may actually look like on your big day.
We look forward to welcoming you to our exquisite cake studio soon.